What DM3D Technology does

DM3D Technology is a private metal additive manufacturing company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with 11-50 employees. The company specializes in Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing — a laser-based direct metal deposition process — to produce large-format, complex functional metal components for the aerospace, defense, and maritime sectors. Its core technical capability is producing monolithic, single-piece metal parts (e.g., valve manifolds and water valves) that eliminate welds and joints, with the most visible reference deployment being a monolithic valve manifold printed for the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. The company also positions its DED technology for aerospace applications such as rocket engine nozzle liners and large structural components.

The company's business model centers on direct enterprise sales of custom-manufactured metal parts and hardware to government and defense customers, with a sales-led go-to-market focused on engineering partnerships and technical collaboration on major defense and aerospace programs. Revenue is generated through hardware sales and custom component manufacturing services, with no publicly disclosed pricing or unit economics. Distribution is entirely direct and domestic (United States), with no channel, marketplace, or self-serve motion.

DM3D serves three identified customer segments: Defense and Military (primary, anchored by the U.S. Navy), Aerospace (secondary, including rocket engine and structural components), and Maritime (secondary, including ship systems). Its most strategic commercial relationship is a partnership with the U.S. Navy for naval vessel outfitting, alongside a co-development alliance with Marotta Controls in the naval AM supplier ecosystem. The company leverages its position as a domestic U.S. supplier to address defense-sourcing and lead-time requirements for mission-critical metal parts.

Name

DM3D Technology

Website

https://dm3dtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DM3D Technology is a private U.S. metal additive manufacturing company that uses Direct Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing to produce large, complex, monolithic metal parts, primarily serving the U.S. Navy and aerospace/defense sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Defense Additive Manufacturing Services: DM3D generates revenue through manufacturing complex metal parts for defense applications using direct energy deposition technology. The company produces custom components such as valve manifolds and water valves for naval vessels under government contracts.
2. Custom Metal Component Manufacturing: Production and supply of large-format metal additive manufacturing components for aerospace, defense, and maritime sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DM3D Technology uses laser-based direct energy deposition (DED) metal 3D printing to manufacture large, complex functional metal parts such as valve manifolds and water valves. It serves aerospace, defense, and maritime customers, notably producing components for U.S. Navy vessels.

Product overview

DM3D Technology is a 3D printing company specializing in metal additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and maritime applications. The company provides direct energy deposition (DED) 3D printing services to produce large, complex metal components including valve manifolds and water valves. DM3D Technology collaborates with the U.S. Navy and defense contractors to manufacture components such as those used on aircraft carriers like the USS Gerald R. Ford, printing valve manifolds monolithically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printing Services Laser-based direct energy deposition metal additive manufacturing services to produce large, complex metal components including valve manifolds and water valves for aerospace, defense, and maritime customers.
• Defense Additive Manufacturing / Custom Metal Component Manufacturing Manufacturing of custom complex metal parts such as valve manifolds and water valves for naval vessels under government contracts, produced monolithically as single-piece components to eliminate welds and joints.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ reduction in lead times for rocket engine components using large-format AM (NASA benchmark)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDM3D has established a strategic collaboration with the U.S. Navy to produce complex metal components including valve manifolds and water valves using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. The partnership enables the Navy to reduce lead times and achieve rapid outfitting of vessels with mission-critical components. DM3D is one of multiple partners the Navy works with in this additive manufacturing initiative.
• Marotta ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarotta Controls is mentioned alongside DM3D as one of the companies collaborating with the U.S. Navy on additive manufacturing of components for naval vessels. Both companies serve as manufacturing partners for producing complex metal parts using advanced AM techniques.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SLM Solutions (Nikon SLM Solutions): SLM Solutions is a major metal AM equipment and service provider serving aerospace, defense, and space markets. Overlaps with DM3D in defense and aerospace end markets and metal AM service delivery.
• Velo3D: Velo3D is a publicly traded metal AM company serving aerospace, defense, and space customers with powder-bed fusion systems. Comparable to DM3D through overlap in defense and aerospace customers, though using a different AM process (PBF vs. DED).
• EOS GmbH: EOS is one of the largest metal powder-bed fusion AM equipment and service providers, deeply embedded in aerospace and defense supply chains. Comparable via overlapping defense and aerospace customer base, despite different process focus.
• Carpenter Additive (Carpenter Technology): Carpenter Additive supplies metal powders and AM production services for aerospace and defense OEMs. Comparable to DM3D in serving the same end markets with additive manufacturing, with broader scale and powder IP.

Direct peers

• Optomec: Optomec specializes in DED-based metal additive manufacturing (LENS technology) for aerospace, defense, and industrial repair applications. Directly comparable to DM3D in core DED technology and aerospace/defense customer overlap.
• Trumpf (TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing): Trumpf offers DED (TruLaser) and PBF metal 3D printing systems widely used in aerospace and defense supply chains. Comparable to DM3D through overlapping DED technology and tier-1 aerospace/defense customer base.
• AddUp (formerly BeAM): AddUp is a metal additive manufacturing company with strong DED (Directed Energy Deposition) capabilities serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Directly comparable in DED technology and customer verticals.
• Sciaky Inc: Sciaky is a direct DED peer, offering electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) for large-scale metal components across aerospace and defense. Like DM3D, Sciaky focuses on large-format metal AM for mission-critical parts, making it the closest technology and end-market comparable.

Emerging players

• Beehive Industries (3D printed aerospace parts): Beehive Industries is an emerging metal AM service provider focused on aerospace and defense applications, including parts for missiles and propulsion. Comparable to DM3D as a small, defense-specialized AM manufacturer serving aerospace and government customers.
• FormAlloy: FormAlloy is an emerging DED specialist focused on multi-material and large-scale metal deposition for aerospace and defense applications. Comparable as a smaller DED-native player targeting similar defense/aerospace use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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